Community Museums
Osgoode Township Historical Society and Museum
This museum focuses on agricultural development, pioneer life and the people of Osgoode Township from 1826 to the present day.
7814 Laurence Street, P.O. Box 74
Vernon, Ontario K0A 3J0
tel.: 613-821-4062
e-mail: oths@magma.ca
www.magma.ca/~oths/
Goulbourn Museum
This museum looks at rural life beginning with the creation of the Richmond military settlement in 1818; a History Centre provides information about local families and community life.
2064 Huntley Road
Stittsville, Ontario K2S 1B8
tel.: 613-831-2393
e-mail: goulbmus@rogers.com
www.goulbournmuseum.ca
Bytown Museum
Housed in Ottawa's oldest stone building, the Bytown Museum traces the history of Ottawa's early years -- from the construction of the Rideau Canal to the city role as the nation's capital.
1 Canal Lane
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5P6
tel.: 613-234-4570
e-mail: bytownmuseum@storm.ca
www.bytownmuseum.com
Nepean Museum
Housed in the original Nepean Library, and established in 1973, the Nepean Museum has nearly 12,000 objects from 1870 to the present, and focuses on the modern, suburban development era, from 1946-2005.
16 Rowley Avenue
Nepean, Ontario K2G 1L9
tel.: 613-723-7936
e-mail: reception@nepeanmuseum.ca
http://www.nepeanmuseum.ca/
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum
Discover the the Cold War era on a tour of this 100,000 square foot facility and see the Medical Centre, the Bank of Canada Vault, the Prime Minister's Suite and more."
3911 Carp Road, Box 466
Carp, Ontario K0A 1L0
tel.: 613-839-0007
toll free: 1-800-409-1965
e-mail: tours@diefenbunker.ca
www.diefenbunker.ca
Watson's Mill
Watson's Mill is one of the best-preserved examples of 19th century mill architecture and the only operating industrial heritage site within the City of Ottawa. It is designated as part of historic Dickinson Square, at the heart of the Village of Manotick.
Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A2
tel.: 613-692-MILL (6455)
www.watsonsmill.com
Vanier Museopark
The Muséoparc Vanier Museopark is named for its location in the Richelieu Park. The Museopark preserves the history of the Vanier District. It is the capital region's newest and only Francophone museumin Ottawa. It is also one of the rare Canadian museums outside of Quebec dedicated to the French-speaking community. The museum looks at the natural history of the Richelieu-Vanier forest.
300, des Pères Blancs avenue, 2nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario (Vanier district) K1L 7L5
Tel: 613-580-2424 ext. 32001
e-mail: info@museoparc.ca
www.museoparc.ca
Ottawa Jewish Archives
The Ottawa Jewish Archives was founded in 1969 to gather, record and preserve historical records from the Jewish community. Find records from: businesses, community organizations, educational institutions, information about families, individuals and congregations.
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, Ontario K2A 1R9
tel.: 613-798-4696, ext. 260
fax: 613-798-4695
e-mail: archives@jccottawa.com
http://jewishottawa.com/page.aspx?id=193507
Ottawa Room
The Ottawa Room collection was set up in 1955 during the City of Ottawa centenary celebrations. This unique collection preserves the written heritage of the City of Ottawa, and provides researchers and citizens interested in local history and literary works by Ottawa authors. You will also information on these subjects: Architecture, Festivals, Industry, Biography, Geography, Local Elections, Culture, Genealogy, Municipal Administration, Demography, Heritage, Police and Law Enforcement, Education, History, Literature and Tourism.
Ottawa Public Library
120 Metcalfe Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5M2
tel.: Brian Silcoff, 613-580-2424, ext. 32159
e-mail:brian.silcoff [at] biblioottawalibrary.ca.
http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/main/interest/learn/local